2026-24 TA 2 - Special Ed - Bridge View

About the role

General Information
Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time TA 2 - Special Ed for our Bridge View in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Implement student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and sensory plans.
• Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments.
• Record data on students' IEP objectives and BIPs for use in monitoring and adjusting student programs.
• Absorb and teach students to complete functional skills, such as feeding, dressing, toileting and other self-help activities.
• Maintain toileting area and equipment.
• Set up meal area and equipment.
• Absorb and assist teachers in working with individual students in communications systems therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
• Absorb and assist in supporting students on field trips.
• Complete Third Party billing daily.
• Provide follow up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de-escalation strategies to avoid power struggles.
• Absorb and assist in students exiting the bus; bring students into school building; take students to proper classroom. Escort students from bus safely to the curb.
• Absorb and assist in lifting more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Absorb and assist in completing other similar tasks and duties as required.
• Absorb and assist in supporting students on field trips.

Requirements

• One of the following: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, or Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Ability to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student's IEP.
• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Qualifications

• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• Ta2s are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.

Skills

• Knowledge of special education principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

Pay

This is a 10 month position working 35 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $25.47 TA1 Pay range for this position is: $21.63 - $28.48 TA2 Maximum hiring step = step four (4) The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the "Teaching Assistant" Labor agreement.

Schedule

This is a 10 month position working 35 hours per week.

Other Requirements

• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• Ta2s are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.